Category Archives: 1970-1979

That’s Entertainment Part II (1976) Rated G

Posted on January 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A sequel to the 1974 documentary film, That’s Entertainment. Includes more films between 1920-1960’s. Starring Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Bing Crosby Gene Kelley and Fred Astaire, co-hosted this film, because of this we get to see … Continue reading →

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That’s Entertainment (1974) Rated G

Posted on January 4, 2014 by laurarachel4

MGM stars presents some of their musical moments from MGM films. Starring Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Peter Lawford, Liza Minnelli, James Stewart This is a great collection of musical numbers from films that are MGM classics. It was … Continue reading →

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Gray Lady Down (1978) Rated PG

Posted on June 6, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Nuclear submarine gets stuck at the bottom of the ocean and a Navy Captain uses his experimental Snark to help rescue the crew. Starring Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve I enjoyed the actors in … Continue reading →

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Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Tora! Tora! Tora! tells both sides, the Japanese and American, to the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II. Starring Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Joseph Cotten With everyone stating that the special effects were outstanding and what a great … Continue reading →

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Soylent Green (1973)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Set in 2022 in New York City which has become super polluted and over populated. Charlton Heston  stars as an investigator into a murder of a corporate executive, who makes the synthetic food, Soylent Green. Starring Charlton Heston, Leigh … Continue reading →

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The Hiding Place (1975)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Based on the true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family as they shelter Jews during World War II. Starring Julie Harris, Jeannette Clift, Arthur O’Connell This film is perfectly done. It follows the book to the … Continue reading →

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The Nativity (1978)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The courtship of Mary and Joseph leading up to the first Christmas. Starring Madeleine Stowe, John Shea, Jane Wyatt, John Rhys-Davies, I had a number of issues with this film for one, it was not biblical sound. Mary … Continue reading →

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Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A look at Jesus’ life from birth to death using the Gospel accounts. Starring Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Christopher Plummer, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Quinn If you can look pass the actor playing Christ as a European … Continue reading →

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Jesus (1979)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the gospel of Luke, this film follows Jesus of Nazareth from birth to ascension. Starring Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby This is a fairly accurate portrayal of the gospel even though it leaves some things … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Tony Manero is a young man who has dreams but is stuck in the life that seems planned for him. Starring John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller This film has been said to be a classic. I’m not so sure. … Continue reading →

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